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    Cova de la Llum – Balearic Islands – Menorca

    18m Max
    15-30m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    The Cova de la Llum, or Cave of Light, is a sea cave in Menorca’s northern reserve famed for its spectacular light effects beaming onto clouds of glassfish. Advanced divers enter the overhead environment with a torch, marvelling at the cathedral-like chamber and the morays and bream that live within. Careful buoyancy keeps the silt down and the experience pristine, and the clear water makes the light play unforgettable. Cova de la Llum is a highlight of north Menorca diving. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.

    Dive Briefing

    "Boat to the cave mouth and descend to the entrance at 6 m. Enter with a torch, staying neutrally buoyant and off the floor to keep the light beams clear, and watch the glassfish. Exit and ascend with a safety stop in open water. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."

    Signature Marine Life

    Glassfish

    high

    Parapristipoma spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Moray Eel

    high

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Barracuda

    medium

    Sphyraena viridensis

    Best: Year-round

    Bream

    high

    Diplodus spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Anemone

    high

    Anemonia viridis

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Overhead environment
    • Silt out if kicked
    • Confined spaces
    • Depth and nitrogen management
    • Limited shelter
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital Mateu Orfila Hyperbaric Unit, Maó
    25km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Best for advanced divers comfortable in overhead environments who want a dramatic lit cavern with glassfish. It attracts wide-angle photographers and experienced explorers. Training divers build cavern skills here under supervision. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.

    cave
    cavern
    advanced
    menorca

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyadvanced
    CertificationAdvanced Open Water
    Currentmild
    Water Temp14-26°C
    Best TimeMay - October

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Fornells Diving
    • Menorca Dive
    Pricing Guide
    $70 - $130
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm

    Best for: wide_angle

    Nearby Stay

    Local Dive Lodge

    Fornells3km away

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    Coastal Guesthouse

    Fornells5km away

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